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Created page with "'''Venous thromboembolism''' (VTE) refers to a thrombus which originates in a vein. The most important types are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. VTE is a major source of mortality and morbidity, and its incidence is increasing. In the US alone it causes > 200 000 deaths annually, more than HIV, motor vehicle accidents, and breast cancer combined. VTE is preventable, and a major cause of preventable death. Many patients with VTE develop recurrent VTE..."
(Created page with "'''Venous thromboembolism''' (VTE) refers to a thrombus which originates in a vein. The most important types are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. VTE is a major source of mortality and morbidity, and its incidence is increasing. In the US alone it causes > 200 000 deaths annually, more than HIV, motor vehicle accidents, and breast cancer combined. VTE is preventable, and a major cause of preventable death. Many patients with VTE develop recurrent VTE...")
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